Circuit, Criminal, Chancery & Business Courts

Tennessee’s 95 counties are divided into 32 judicial districts. Within each district are Circuit Courts and Chancery Courts, as provided by the state constitution. Some districts also have legislatively established Criminal Courts and Probate Courts. Judges of these courts are elected to 8-year terms. Learn more here.

 

Judge Jennifer Nichols was sworn in as the newest circuit court judge for the 18th judicial district August 22 at the Sumner County Courthouse. Her 4-year-old…

Fourth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge O. Duane Slone died in a traffic accident on Aug. 25, 2024, in Jefferson County. He was 61 years old.

Judge Slone, a…

Nashville, Tenn- The Trial Court Vacancy Commission met in Charlotte,…

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Chancery Court in Tennessee

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Chancery Court in Tennessee